a classic: Ratatouille

Ingredients:

- 2 summer squash

- 2 zucchinis

- 3 eggplants

- 4-5 roma tomatoes

- 1 can of good crushed tomatoes

- 5 cloves of garlic, crushed

- Chopped basil

- Herbs and seasonings of your choice

- High-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Slice the summer squash, zucchinis, eggplants, and roma tomatoes into evenly sized rounds.

3. In a bowl, mix the crushed garlic with the chopped basil, herbs, and seasonings of your choice. This will be your seasoning mix.

4. Drizzle some EVOO in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the sliced vegetables in an overlapping pattern in the dish.

5. Pour the can of crushed tomatoes over the vegetables.

6. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the vegetables.

7. Drizzle more EVOO over the top of the vegetables.

8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil or a lid.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

10. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the top to brown slightly.

11. Serve hot as a delicious side dish or as a main course with crusty bread.

Enjoy your flavorful ratatouille :)